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Angels bolster ‘pen with former starter Oberholtzer
- Updated: August 12, 2016
CLEVELAND — Prior to the start of a four-game set in Cleveland, the Angels reinforced their bullpen by adding left-hander Brett Oberholtzer to the 25-man roster Thursday afternoon. To make room, Los Angeles optioned right-hander A.J. Achter to Triple-A Salt Lake.
The Halos claimed Oberholtzer off waivers from the Phillies on Tuesday. The new bullpen member said he was sitting at home when he got the call from his new team.
“I was at the house,” Oberholtzer said. “I didn’t live too far from the Philadelphia ballpark so I got home and hung out when I got the call.”
Oberholtzer made 26 appearances for the Phillies this season, posting a 2-2 record with a 4.83 ERA. Oberholtzer has logged 38 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings with one save.
However, the southpaw’s higher ERA is a result of growing pains out of the gate. Oberholtzer posted a 6.75 ERA in 25 1/3 frames through his first 13 appearances as he adjusted to his new …
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